McLean County Times

Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met July 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. Call to Order

President Russell called the regular meeting to order at 5:04 pm.

II. Roll Call

Trustees Present: Ary Anderson, Ruth Novosad, Patti Salch, Kathy Vroman, Stephanie Walden (via Zoom), Jim Russell

Others Present: Nan Goerlitz, Jeanne Hamilton, Kathy Jeakins

Absent: Stephen Peterson

III. Introductions

Shelly Purchis introduced herself.

IV. Public Comments

There were no public comments.

V. President’s Report

Jim Russell shared his hope for continued regular board member attendance at these meetings, because they are more vibrant with full participation.

VI. Approval of Minutes

A. June 18, 2025 Regular Meeting

The minutes were approved as presented.

VII. Staff Reports

A. Director’s Report: Jeanne highlighted the new format for her report plus the full statistics in the packet. She shared a story about a family who recently moved to Bloomington for the Library. She reported that upfitting on the BPL On the Go vehicle is finished, and it is currently getting graphics installed. It should be ready to hit the road next week. The Library has partnered with District 87 schools to provide a location for the free summer lunch program. This program averages 60 people per day at the Library. Finally, she highlighted that in June of 2019 (the last typical year of operation) there were 31,229 visitors to the Library. June of 2025 saw 32,636 people visit the Library. 

B. Outreach Report: There was no additional report. 

C. Financial Report: Kathy Jeakins stated that the final FY25 report was in the packet. She will contact the auditor next month. She reminded the Board that the budget hearing will be before next month’s Board meeting, and it’s important to have a quorum.

VIII. Unfinished Business

A. Discuss/Approve Any Open Marketing Plan Initiatives Kathy Vroman shared some sticker concepts with the group. The idea is to attach them to information postcards for distribution. She will bring a completed Marketing Initiative Template to next month’s meeting for approval.

IX. New Business

A. Appoint Committee for Secretary’s Audit of Minutes from Previous Fiscal Year

Ary Anderson and Patti Salch volunteered.

B. Annual Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Jeanne led the group through the training.

X. Comments from Board Trustees

Patti mentioned she knows someone who is interested in serving on the Board. Ary thanked Stephanie for her work on the Marketing Initiative Template with Kathy. Stephanie in turn thanked Kathy for running with the project.

XI. Reminder

A. Next Board Meeting is August 20, 2025

XII. Adjournment

Jim Russell adjourned the meeting at 5:46 pm.

https://www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/sites/default/files/content/minutes/02%20July%2016%202025%20Meeting%20Minutes.pdf